BEGINNER BOX CONTENTS 2 Instant-Play Decks (20 cards each) 8 Themed Jumpstart Packets (20 cards each) 2 Learn-to-Play Guides 1 Rules Reference booklet 2 Playmats 2 Spindown Life Counters THE BEST WAY TO LEARN MAGIC—Your Magic journey begins in this box! Get the essentials for your first games of Magic: The Gathering, including two different guided deck experiences, reference booklets, playmats, and bonus packs for easy jump-in play with a friend. All you need to do is start! WELCOME TO THE GATHERING—Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game that weaves deep strategy, gorgeous art, fantastical stories, and a thriving fan community all together into a card game experience like no other GUIDED LEARN-TO-PLAY EXPERIENCE—Start by playing a tutorial game with two 20-card decks (Cats and Vampires), each with a step-by-step guide booklet that will walk you through your first five turns SHUFFLE & PLAY WITH THEMED DECKS—Once you’ve learned the basics, grab 2 themed Jumpstart packets each, shuffle them together to create 40-card decks and let the Magic begin; with 8 themed packets, you can mix and match themes and colors for endless fun EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAY—This Beginner Box includes everything you and a friend need to play, including 2 Playmats that will show you where to place your cards, 2 Spindowns to track your life totals, and 1 Rules Reference booklet to answer any questions you have along the way
